The
Federal Government is to expend N70 million for the 55th Independence
anniversary celebrations slated to commence on Sept. 25, in line with the its
cost-saving policy.
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| President Buhari |
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr
Babachir Lawal, made this known to newsmen at a briefing on Tuesday in Abuja.
The SGF, represented by Mrs Ibukun Odusote, the Permanent Secretary (Political
Affairs), said that government was cutting cost because of the present state of
the country’s economy. “This year`s celebrations is indeed low-keyed because
the present administration appreciates the economic hardship that Nigerians and
indeed the nation is confronted with. “To address the situation, government has
adopted a general policy to be very prudent in the management of our financial
resources. “This year`s celebration is, therefore, in consonance with the
cost-saving policy of this administration.’’ He said it took a while to get
President Muhammadu Buhari to approve the amount for the entire anniversary
programme.
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